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DG51 FVR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,509 mi
Last recorded79,509 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 FVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 79,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 176,831 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 176,830 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort broken (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 74,099 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 74,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 71,643 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 68,930 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2013 66,357 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 63,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exh mounting deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2011 60,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rubber missing on back box

fuel filter heavly corroded

man light on

Fail 3 Sep 2011 60,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rubber missing on back box

fuel filter heavly corroded

man light on

Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,041 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,480 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 43,480 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,322 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,583 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 19,928 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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DG51 FVR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG51 FVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DG51 FVR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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